Anterior Circumflex Humeral Vein (Left)
Vena circumflexa anterior humeri
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Origin: Small veins at the proximal humerus.
Course: Medially towards the axillary vein.
Tributaries: No named tributaries.
Drainage: Proximal humerus and glenohumeral joint.
Origin
The anterior circumflex humeral vein arises from smaller vessels anterior to the neck of the humerus.
Course
The anterior circumflex humeral vein courses medially towards the axillary vein.
Tributaries
There are no named tributaries.
Structures Drained
The anterior circumflex humeral vein contributes to the drainage of the proximal humerus and the glenohumeral joint.
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